Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania · 🇷🇴 Romania · Europe
FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors/Masters/PhD
DeadlineMarch
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
Covers tuition, a monthly stipend and dormitory accommodation, plus a Romanian language preparatory year. Includes a Romanian language preparatory year for non-speakers
ProviderMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
CountryRomania (Europe)
Host university / institutionAccredited Romanian public state universities
Degree levelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Fields of studyAll fields except Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineApplications typically open mid-February and close end of March; results around mid-July.
IntakeOctober
Applications openFebruary
CompetitionHigh
Programme durationIncludes a Romanian language preparatory year for non-speakers
BachelorsMastersPhDAll fields except Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy
Romanian Government Scholarship eligibility criteria
Non-EU citizen (not from EU member states)
Not of Romanian origin or from Romanian historical communities
Minimum study-years average of at least 7.0 (or 'Good' equivalent)
Not already a beneficiary of a Romanian state scholarship for the same cycle
Not holding protection/stateless status recognized in Romania
Submit a complete application file with recognized education documents
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition exemption for the study cycle
Monthly stipend for the duration of studies
Free tuition for the Romanian language preparatory year
Dormitory accommodation subject to availability
Exemption from registration and application fees
Study at accredited Romanian state universities
Required documents
Diplomas and academic transcripts
Birth certificate
Copy of passport (first 3 pages)
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Letter of intent and research project (PhD applicants)
Tutor/supervisor agreement (PhD applicants)
Apostilled/authenticated translations in Romanian, English, French or Spanish
How to apply for the Romanian Government Scholarship
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Applications typically open mid-February and close end of March; results around mid-July. Submit a complete application before the March deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverageCovers tuition, a monthly stipend and dormitory accommodation, plus a Romanian language p…
LevelsBachelors/Masters/PhD
Frequently asked questions
Non-EU citizen (not from EU member states) Not of Romanian origin or from Romanian historical communities Minimum study-years average of at least 7.0 (or 'Good' equivalent) Not already a beneficiary of a Romanian state scholarship for the same cycle Not holding protection/stateless status recognized in Romania Submit a complete application file with recognized education documents
Full tuition exemption for the study cycle Monthly stipend for the duration of studies Free tuition for the Romanian language preparatory year Dormitory accommodation subject to availability Exemption from registration and application fees Study at accredited Romanian state universities
Diplomas and academic transcripts Birth certificate Copy of passport (first 3 pages) Curriculum vitae (CV) Letter of intent and research project (PhD applicants) Tutor/supervisor agreement (PhD applicants) Apostilled/authenticated translations in Romanian, English, French or Spanish
Applications typically open mid-February and close end of March; results around mid-July.
No — applications for the Romanian Government Scholarship are free.